Many Veterans undergo extended medical treatment for weeks or months, we provide a place to stay at no cost to these families.
The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Fisher House has sixteen suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facility, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room. The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Fisher House ensures that there is never a lodging fee.
The house is operated by the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and supported by the Rocky Mountain Fisher House Foundation. The VA is responsible for maintenance, operations, upkeep, and staff.
Who Is Eligible To Stay At The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Fisher House?
Guests of the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Fisher House must be a family member, friend or caregiver of Veteran that is inpatient at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center or through VA authorized community care. In addition, Veterans may be eligible to stay if undergoing a continuous episode of care. Under those circumstances, the Veteran must be accompanied by their Caregiver 24/7.
Please call the Fisher House for more information.
Eligibility and Criteria for Guests:
- Guests must live at least 50 miles away from the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center.
- Guests must be visiting a Veteran who is being hospitalized at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center.
- Guests of Veterans hospitalized in a community hospital may be eligible if the care is being coordinated and paid for by the VA.
- All guests must be medically stable and be able to care for themselves independently.
- Guests must have a permanent address (Government State identification is required for those under 18 checking in).
- Only one room can be assigned to a family.
- Only four people are allowed per room at one time (regardless of age/size).
- Rooms are assigned based on availability.
Office Hours and Check-In:
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Fisher House office hours are:
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- The house is not staffed on Federal holidays.
- Check-in occurs:
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- After hours and weekend check-in must be prearranged with the Fisher House Staff during normal business hours.
Service Dogs:
Service dogs are welcome at Rocky Mountain Regional VA Fisher House, but the service dog must be the guest’s dog. It cannot be the Veteran’s dog unless the Veteran is staying at the house.
Individuals with a service dog must contact the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Fisher House Manager prior to check-in. Only one service dog per guest is permitted. The guest is responsible for providing documentation upon check-in of the animal’s current rabies and core canine vaccines required by state law.
Contact Us
For Inquiries About Staying At The
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Fisher House
contact The Fisher House Team
Email: VHAECHFisherHouse@va.gov
Phone: 720-723-7683
Address:
1700 N. Wheeling Street
Building R
Aurora, CO 80045